Relating to or characterized by bronchiectasis, describing the dilated and damaged state of bronchial tubes.
From 'bronchiectasis' + '-ic' (relating to). This adjective form allows doctors to describe conditions, tissues, or symptoms associated with this lung disease.
When doctors say someone has 'bronchiectatic changes' on an X-ray, they're describing permanent scarring and dilation of the airways—once you have bronchiectasis, those tubes stay damaged for life!
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